See video of Gloria Penner’s acceptance speech

Gloria Penner

The SPJ San Diego Pro Chapter honored KPBS senior political correspondent Gloria Penner as the 2011 San Diego Journalist of the Year at its Annual Awards Banquet July 7 at the Bali Hai.

We shot video of her inspiring speech. It’s worth a listen, and you can learn about KPBS’ early history and evolution.

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Congratulations, new and returning members of the SPJ board

Two returning and one new member were elected to the SPJ San Diego Pro Chapter board of directors in the election that concluded June 24.

Board members Lori Weisberg, a past chapter president and staff writer for the San Diego Union-Tribune, and Helen Chang, a freelance writer, were reelected, along with new board member Christopher Cadelago, a staff writer for the San Diego Union-Tribune.
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Register now for Excellence in Journalism conference in New Orleans

Don’t miss the first-ever joint national conference sponsored by SPJ and the Radio Television Digital News Association – Excellence in Journalism 2011, set for Sept. 25-27 at the Sheraton New Orleans.
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Join SPJ and J-groups at SPJ Summer Fiesta Aug. 18

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SPJ invites all local journalists and San Diego’s journalism groups to a relaxing and fun Summer Fiesta set for Thursday, August 18.
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